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Marijuana news: Medical pot passes New York Assembly; prospects in state senate uncertain

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David Barham, of Tulsa, asks for signatures on a petition during a medical marijuana rally at the State Capitol on Wednesday in Oklahoma City, Okla. The rally is formal launch of a signature drive to get a medical marijuana measure on a statewide ballot.
(AP Photo/The Oklahoman, Steve Sisney)

New York may be one step closer to becoming a medical marijuana state after the state Assembly this week approved legislation that would allow the seriously ill to possess up to two and a half ounces of cannabis.

The New York Times reports that the bill passed by the Assembly this week "allows the possession and use of up to two and a half ounces of marijuana by seriously ill patients whom doctors, physician assistants or nurse practitioners have certified."

The bill, the Times reports, envisions "a 'seed to sale' system meant to prevent abuse or illegal use."